Daniel Abugre Anyorigya is a multimedia journalist, wikipedian and environmentalist.

New Innovation collects waste from rivers

10 Jan 2024  |  Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana  |  English  |  Recycling

The article discusses the severe issue of plastic waste in Ghana, particularly how it affects the livelihoods of waste collectors like Mavis Adjare and the environment. It highlights the efforts of Riverrecycle, a Finland-based organization, in collaboration with local partners, to remove plastic waste from waterways using a 'trash boom' system. The project has collected significant amounts of plastic waste, which is then recycled into useful products, providing jobs and reducing pollution. The Ghanaian government's response to the plastic waste problem, including the development of a National Plastics Management Policy, is also covered. The article emphasizes the need for a more robust approach to tackle the plastic waste menace, including stronger political will and better regulations.

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I am a journalist specialized in International Affairs working at TN (Todo Noticias in Spanish), the most viewed TV channel in Argentina, with strong presence in Chile and Uruguay. Nowadays I am the International Editor and chief producer of the “TN International” programme. Also, the local ...

Argentine Foundation Recycles Computers and Tackles the Digital Divide

20 Sept 2024  |  www.vozdeamerica.com  |  Spanish  |  Recycling

An Argentine foundation is addressing the digital divide by recycling computers and donating them to institutions, positively impacting thousands of lives.

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Career spot and breaking news reporter (CBS, CNN), now freelance in a chronically undercovered region.  I started my career in radio, but now I've added a full array of tools for "backpack reporting."  Mostly in Tijuana and San Diego, California, but extremely mobile.

Soy "periodista mochilera" ...

Christmas Trees Get New Lives as Mulch or Compost in 50th Year of San Diego’s Free Recycling Program

25 Dec 2023  |  timesofsandiego.com  |  English  |  Recycling

San Diego marks the 50th year of its Christmas tree recycling program, having recycled about 52,153 tons of trees into mulch, compost, or wood chips. The program offers 16 drop-off locations and allows residents to place tree pieces in organic waste bins. All decorations must be removed, and artificial trees are not accepted. The initiative supports the city's sustainability goals and reduces landfill waste. Free mulch and compost are available at the Miramar Greenery. The program runs until January 23, with City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava highlighting its environmental benefits.

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British freelance journalist based in Taipei, Taiwan and MPhil Candidate in Modern Chinese Studies at Oxford University. My reporting from Taipei has been featured in The Guardian, New Statesman, The Spectator, The Taipei Times and Los Angeles Review of Books.

Petrochemicals: a time of change and opportunity

23 Sept 2024  |  stainless-steel-world.net  |  English  |  Recycling

The petrochemical industry is experiencing a period of change and opportunity, with growth slowing due to geopolitical instability and economic challenges in regions like China and Europe. Despite these challenges, demand for petrochemicals is expected to grow, driven by innovation and sustainability efforts. Major companies like BASF, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil are investing in new plants and recycling technologies. The USA benefits from its shale resources, while the Middle East continues its growth trajectory. Stainless steel plays a crucial role in the industry, with new high-alloy grades being developed for demanding applications. Recycling initiatives are gaining momentum, with companies collaborating to convert plastic waste into new products.

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Steven Crook is a journalist based in Tainan City, Taiwan.

Rising to the Battery Challenge

26 Sept 2024  |  Taiwan Business TOPICS  |  English  |  Battery Recycling

Taiwan is making significant strides in battery recycling, driven by government regulations, corporate responsibility, and public awareness. The country faces challenges with the increasing volume of waste batteries from electric vehicles, necessitating advancements in recycling technologies. UWin Nanotech Co. is leading efforts with its innovative hydrometallurgy process, which significantly reduces the carbon footprint compared to traditional methods. The EU's stringent recycling regulations serve as a model, emphasizing the importance of recovered materials in new battery production. Despite these efforts, Taiwan's battery recycling industry still faces hurdles, such as the need for higher purity levels in recycled materials and the development of a comprehensive recycling chain. The article highlights the potential of non-lithium alternatives and the importance of repurposing end-of-life EV batteries for energy storage.

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Daniela De Lorenzo is a 33 y.o. Italian journalist and photographer based in Brussels.
She holds a BA in International Studies and European Institutions from the University of Milan and a joint MA in Journalism, Media and Globalization from Aarhus Universitet, Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole ...

Danish City First To Test Return System For Reusable Coffee Cups

17 Jan 2024  |  Forbes  |  English  |  Recycling

Aarhus, Denmark, has launched a three-year trial program to reduce disposable coffee cup waste through a deposit system for reusable takeaway packages. The initiative, a collaboration between the Municipality of Aarhus and recycling company TOMRA, aims to make the city greener and more sustainable. The trial involves 44 cafés and bars, with 40,000 reusable cups and 25 deposit machines. The project is part of broader efforts to address plastic pollution and promote recycling, with hopes of expanding to other types of packaging. Key figures like Nicolaj Bang and Geir Sæther express strong support for the initiative, which is seen as a model for other cities.

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I am an experienced freelance writer and editor. I am the autor of "Cura Espiritual: Uma Investigação", a book about spiritual healing, and "Chico Xavier", a biography about the medium Chico Xavier, the most famous religious personality in Brazil. My best work is on science and health. But I´ve ...

Recycling gold can tackle illegal mining in the Amazon, but is no silver bullet

01 Dec 2024  |  Mongabay Environmental News  |  English  |  Gold Recycling

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Brazil's Tapajós River Basin has led to significant environmental damage, including mercury pollution and high CO2 emissions. Researchers propose recycling gold as a sustainable alternative, with a lower environmental footprint compared to traditional mining methods. Despite the benefits, the demand for newly mined gold remains high due to economic and cultural factors. The Brazilian government has initiated operations to expel illegal miners from Indigenous territories, imposing fines and seizing equipment. However, without viable economic alternatives, enforcement efforts may displace miners to more sensitive areas. The article highlights the need for cleaner technologies, stricter certification standards, and coordinated global action to address the challenges of gold mining and mercury pollution.

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I'm an Irish journalist, based in Asia. I'm currently in Kuala Lumpur. I specialise in environmental, health, and human rights issues and have my own website, Changing Times (****). I have been a journalist for more than 45 years and am a skilled editor, proofreader, and French-to-English ...

Global generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, new UN report says

21 Mar 2024  |  CHANGING TIMES  |  English  |  Recycling

A record 62 billion kilogrammes of electronic waste was produced worldwide in 2022, an increase of 82% since 2010. The UN's fourth Global E-waste Monitor highlights that e-waste generation is rising five times faster than documented recycling efforts. Only 22.3% of e-waste was properly recycled in 2022, leaving significant amounts of recoverable resources unaccounted for and increasing pollution risks. The report calls for greater investment in infrastructure, promotion of repair and reuse, and measures to stop illegal e-waste shipments. It also emphasizes the need for improved e-waste management to mitigate health and environmental hazards.

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Liam Gilliver is a senior journalist with more than five years of experience. He has written for publications including the Mirror, The Independent, Huffington Post, Daily Star and more.

Family members accidentally bin £20,000 life-savings hidden in tins of Bisto

24 Dec 2023  |  The Mirror  |  English  |  Recycling Centre

A woman who stored her £20,000 life savings in five Bisto tins was devastated when family members accidentally disposed of them. Recycling workers Kenny McAdam and Tony Scanlon from Dalmoak Recycling Centre in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, spent two hours searching through rubbish and successfully recovered the tins. The council praised the workers for their exceptional effort, and the woman's family was immensely relieved.

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Matthew Green is a journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan.

This Startup Promises to Recycle the Junk Your Curbside Service Won’t Take

20 Feb 2025  |  www.kqed.org  |  English  |  Recycling

Ridwell, a startup aiming to fill a gap in waste management by recycling items not typically accepted by curbside services, faces challenges in becoming a profitable business. Operating in several U.S. cities, including a rapidly growing market in the Bay Area, Ridwell partners with local recyclers and nonprofits to manage diverse waste streams. Despite its innovative approach, the company encounters skepticism from traditional waste services and questions about its long-term viability, drawing comparisons to other disruptive startups like Uber. The article highlights the broader issue of plastic waste management and the complexities of recycling markets.

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Coco is an award-winning journalist, writing primarily about energy and climate change for a global audience. She has reported from across Asia, particularly in China, on topics ranging from carbon trading to sustainable logging. Her work appears on the New York Times website and in Scientific ...

Four Creative Ways to Reuse Wind Turbine Blades

02 Jan 2024  |  www.bloomberg.com  |  English  |  Recycling

Approximately 85% of a wind turbine's components can be recycled at the end of its life cycle, but the fiberglass blades pose a significant challenge due to their lack of metals and minerals and the epoxy resins coating, which makes them hard to crush. Consequently, most retired turbine blades are either incinerated or sent to landfills.

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Edwin Lombard is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Miss Earth is changing habits for Global Recycling Day

23 Mar 2024  |  www.iol.co.za  |  English  |  Global Recycling Day

Miss Earth South Africa is actively promoting Global Recycling Day by partnering with companies like Interwaste and MetPac-SA to encourage sustainable waste management practices. The organization emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in reducing pollution and highlights the benefits of recycling, such as conserving natural resources and reducing energy consumption. Through campaigns like #WasteStopsWithME, they aim to educate and empower young women and learners to adopt better recycling habits, contributing to a healthier planet.

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Juma Majanga is a journalist.

A Kenyan company makes gadgets from glass waste

15 Jan 2025  |  Voice of America  |  French  |  Recycling

In Kenya, a company is innovatively using glassblowing techniques to repurpose glass waste into various products such as sculptures, goblets, and beads, contributing to sustainability and recycling efforts.

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UK-born journalist based in Rio de Janeiro and available for work.

EV manufacturers looking to decarbonize — and profit from it

03 Jan 2024  |  HERE  |  English  |  Battery Recycling

The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is driving the need for efficient battery recycling, which is both complex and expensive. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are recognizing the importance of sustainability and are actively participating in EV battery recycling to recover valuable raw materials and reduce carbon emissions. This practice aligns with consumer demand for eco-friendly products and offers OEMs new revenue streams. Regulatory bodies in the European Union and the United States are providing incentives to promote EV battery recycling, aiming to support clean energy transitions and reduce reliance on mined materials. Collaboration with battery recyclers and investment in research and development are key strategies for OEMs to maximize the profitability and sustainability of EV battery recycling.

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ricardo montoya is a freelance video journalist.

Students from El Mexe promote art through recycling of bottle caps

02 Dec 2024  |  La Jornada  |  Spanish  |  Recycling

Students from the Escuela Normal Rural Luis Villarreal, El Mexe, initiated a community art project using recycled plastic bottle caps to create murals at the Niños Héroes preschool in Acatlán, Hidalgo. This initiative aims to foster artistic interest and promote sustainability and community participation. The project involves local residents in collecting and sorting the caps, which are then used to transform educational spaces. Additionally, the students engage in various community service activities, including maintenance work at local health centers and schools, demonstrating a commitment to improving local infrastructure and promoting environmental consciousness.

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Kimberly Mutandiro is a journalist based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Visually impaired recyclers help the planet

26 Sept 2024  |  Bizcommunity  |  English  |  Recycling

Visually impaired individuals in Tembisa, South Africa, are actively participating in recycling efforts through the Visually Impaired Community Development Organisation (Vicdo). Founded in 1995, Vicdo advocates for disability rights and has recently engaged in environmental awareness programs. Members, including Phillip Masitenyane and Minah Funani, sort recyclable materials from local schools and promote climate change awareness. Funani has also secured a braille printer for educational pamphlets and organizes workshops to educate the community on environmental issues.

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Raquel Nogueira is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain. I specialized in human rights, peace and security, and Middle East politics, though I'm a pretty versatile journalist.

What happens to the bottle of cava that you throw into the green container? We discover it in a recycling plant

30 Dec 2023  |  www.elespanol.com  |  Spanish  |  Recycling

The article explores the journey of a glass bottle from disposal in a green container to its recycling at the Calcín Ibérico plant in Quer, near Madrid. The plant processes 125,000 tons of glass annually, with a highly efficient system that ensures 98% of the glass is reintroduced into the market. The article highlights the importance of proper glass disposal, especially during the festive season, and the environmental benefits of recycling, such as reduced energy consumption and lower CO₂ emissions. Ecovidrio, a non-profit organization, plays a crucial role in managing glass waste collection and promoting recycling in Spain.

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Olivia Pinnock is a London-based fashion writer, lecturer and the founder of The Fashion Debates.

Having previously been Features Editor at 1883 Magazine and Sub-Editor at FAULT Magazine, she now writes for a variety of publications and brands.

She is dedicated to uncovering insightful and ...

Luxury Swiss Watches Are Elevating Recycled Material

18 Nov 2024  |  Forbes  |  English  |  Recycling

The Swiss luxury watch industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability, with brands like Chopard, Ulysse Nardin, and ID Genève leading the way by incorporating recycled materials and eco-friendly practices. Chopard received an award for eco innovation for its L.U.C Qualité Fleurier watch, made with recycled steel. Ulysse Nardin launched the Diver Net Vendée Globe, emphasizing sustainable production. ID Genève, a B Corp certified brand, is pioneering the use of recycled steel and plant-based materials. These efforts highlight the industry's potential influence on sustainability through its supply chain and affluent clientele.

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Martha Pskowski is a journalist based in Mexico City, Mexico.
She reports for U.S., Mexican and U.K. news outlets on environmental justice, immigration, urbanism and gender. Her work reporting in Mexico and Central America has appeared in Al Jazeera English, The Guardian, and CityLab, among other ...

Recycled oilfield water could aid drought-stricken West Texas

10 Dec 2024  |  The Texas Tribune  |  English  |  Water Recycling

Recycled oilfield water is being considered as a potential solution to address water scarcity in drought-stricken West Texas. Pilot projects are underway to treat produced water, although the process is not inexpensive. Shane Walker, director of the Texas Produced Water Consortium, highlights the significant potential volumes of water that could be made available, emphasizing the substantial impact this could have on the region. The industry appears ready to embrace this opportunity.

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Osama Rizvi is an international energy and economic analyst whose areas of interests include global economy, commodity and financial markets and climate change where he specifically focuses on Oil prices, commodity analysis, interest rates, food prices and global economy. Critically, Osama focuses ...

Catalytic Ozonation Combined with Conventional Treatment Technologies for the Recycling of Automobile Service Station Wastewater

31 Dec 2023  |  MDPI  |  English  |  Wastewater Recycling

The study addresses the increasing challenge of water scarcity and contamination by developing a novel hybrid treatment system for recycling automobile service station wastewater. The system integrates conventional and advanced oxidation treatment processes, employing granular activated carbon and rice husk as catalysts. The research demonstrates that the hybrid system, particularly the combination of sedimentation, catalytic ozonation, adsorption, and filtration, effectively removes contaminants such as COD, BOD5, fecal coliform, and potentially toxic metals, making the treated water suitable for irrigation. The findings contribute to sustainable water management and support the achievement of UN SDGs 3, 6, and 11.

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Adina Solomon is a journalist based in Atlanta, United States of America. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, The Atlantic's CityLab, Fast Company, Smithsonian Magazine, Vice's Broadly, and local Atlanta outlets. Before freelancing, she worked as an editor at ...

How cities can handle election waste

02 Oct 2024  |  www.smartcitiesdive.com  |  English  |  Recycling

Election waste, including mailers, stickers, and yard signs, poses significant environmental challenges globally. Delaware County in Pennsylvania and other local governments in the U.S. are implementing recycling and reuse strategies to manage this waste. Initiatives include recycling drives, partnerships with recycling companies, and creative reuse of materials. Organizations like the Environmental Paper Network North America advocate for reducing election waste, while Greenpeace and local governments in Mexico and Bangladesh explore innovative reuse solutions. The article highlights the importance of sustainable practices in election campaigns and the role of public policy in minimizing environmental impact.

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Irina Sternik is a journalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Especialista en nueva tecnologías.
Apta para corresponsal, colaboradora, conductora y columnista de tecnología para TV Show y News.

What to do when the useful life of technological devices ends

21 May 2024  |  Otra Economía  |  Spanish  |  Technology Recycling

The article discusses the challenges and solutions related to the end of the useful life of technological devices, focusing on electronic waste and planned obsolescence. It highlights the concept of extended producer responsibility and the 'right to repair' movement in the US and Europe, advocating for similar initiatives in Argentina. Various local initiatives, such as the Club de Reparadores and Cybercirujas, are mentioned as efforts to promote repair and recycling. The article also touches on accessibility features in technology and the potential pitfalls of AI systems like ChatGPT4o and Gemini, advising cautious use.

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Natalia Torres is a journalist based in Bogotá, Colombia.

AIMPLAS: Innovation in Packaging Safety and Recycled Plastic Quality

15 May 2024  |  ambienteplastico.com  |  Spanish  |  Plastic Recycling

AIMPLAS, based in Valencia, is leading two innovative projects to enhance packaging safety and recycled plastic quality, funded by the Instituto Valenciano de Competitividad e Innovación and FEDER. The NIAS NOVO project focuses on identifying non-intentionally added substances in food and cosmetic packaging to ensure safety, while the PPINPE project aims to improve the detection of polyethylene and polypropylene during recycling, ensuring high-quality recycled plastics. Experts María Lorenzo and Miguel Ángel Mafé emphasize the importance of these projects in meeting regulatory standards and promoting the use of recycled plastics in the industry.

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Maud Watine is a journalist based in Barcelona, Spain.
15 years of experience
I work for AFPTV, France Television, France 24, RTBF, Arte, UN agencies
I produce, shoot, edit news package and documentaries

Watch: The Spanish sea saviours making waves in recycling

27 May 2024  |  www.euronews.com  |  English  |  Recycling

Amaia and Julen Rodríguez Sola founded Gravity Wave to combat ocean plastic pollution by retrieving and repurposing discarded fishing nets, known as ghost nets, into eco-friendly products. Their initiative has successfully removed nearly 500,000 kilograms of nets, engaging fishermen, recyclers, and communities in their environmental efforts.

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